• SPIRITUAL:
  We share Bible stories, songs, and prayers with the idea of teaching children that they are special because of God’s love. Each week, each class will attend Chapel in the Sanctuary.
  
  
• PHYSICAL:
  We assist children in the development of both gross and fine motor skills. Climbing, running, jumping, teacher-directed games, balance beams, balls, cutting, painting, writing and play dough all help to develop gross and fine motor skills.
  
  
• EMOTIONAL:
  We foster the development of social skills and self-confidence through individual and group interaction, by nurturing and recognizing feelings, participation in holiday parties, special days, field trips, individual and group activities and other special events.
  
  
• COGNITIVE:
  We strive to develop critical thinking skills, reasoning and creativity through the use of songs and finger plays, stories, science and nature activities, creative art and games. We introduce the children to the alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes, and music.

• A child must be 2 ½ years of age.
  
  
• All children must be potty trained and able to communicate to a staff member when they need to use the restroom. They must be able to handle all their own bathroom needs. They also must be able to change their own clothes. We are striving to teach independence. State law prevents us from physically assisting a child with bathroom needs. We can help a child with buttons or fasteners.
  
  
• Children in a younger preschool class will not be able to advance to an older preschool class during the same school year.
  
  
• A child must be 4 years of age by September 1 to be admitted into the 4-5 year old pre-kindergarten class.
  
  
• Classes are filled on a first come first serve basis according to the date of enrollment. The enrollment fees ensure your child will have a space reserved. We will reserve the spot up to an agreed date set by both the Director and parent/guardian. The enrollment fee is non-refundable.
  
  
• If all classes are filled, we will initiate a waiting list to fill vacancies as they occur during the year.
  
  
• You may request a teacher. We will try to honor all requests. However, children are placed in a class according to their age. The requested teacher may not be teaching the age group of your child.

• OPEN HOUSE: We will have an open house before school begins. At this time our staff will be available to answer any questions you may have concerning our program. It also gives the children a chance to meet with their teacher and other students in their class.
  
  
• PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES: We have P/T conferences twice a year (October and March). This is a wonderful opportunity for teachers and parents to share concerns and ideas about their children.
  
  
• PICTURES: A photographer will come to the center during the fall semester and take individual photos of each child as well as any other family members. Class pictures will be taken during the spring semester.
  
  
• STONE SOUP FESTIVAL: During the month of November the children will learn about the story, Stone Soup. All families will be invited to share our very own Stone Soup. The children will help prepare the soup, decorate the tables and entertain us with a short performance.
  
  
• SPECIAL DAYS: During the school year we will have special days that are both fun and educational such as Western Days, Around the World, Hawaiian Luau, etc.
  
  
• ALL SCHOOL PICNIC: We will have an all school picnic at the Red Barn Farm the last week of school. All families are invited to share in this fun family/school day. We will visit the baby animals, learn about farm life, and enjoy other activities provided by the Red Barn Farm. The school will be closed until we return from the farm.
  
  
• SPRING PROGRAM: There will be a graduation program for all children advancing to kindergarten and a promotion program for all children who will advance a year in preschool. The children will also have a musical presentation for their families. An event not to be missed!
  
  
• FIELD TRIPS: An important part of Jack & Jill Preschool’s curriculum is exposing the children to many, varied experiences within the community. Therefore, a number of field trips are built into the preschool year. Because of the car seat law, all children under 4 years of age will be required to have a car seat.

• Each child is required by state regulations to have on file a current health statement that includes a record of up-to-date immunizations and the signature of the child’s health care professional. The health assessment form must be completed and on file within 15 days and must be renewed each year. A physician or public health nurse may do this physical.
  
  
• Any child who arrives for preschool and/or extended care noticeably ill, with a rash, or with a fever WILL NOT be admitted for that day. Should the child become ill that day, the parent is notified immediately. Sick children MUST be picked up within 30 minutes of notification. The child may return after all signs of illness are gone for 24 hours. Fever, vomiting and diarrhea must be finished for 24 hours without medications before returning. A back-up caregiver for time of illness is necessary.
  
  
• Following State regulations a notice will be posted and parents will be notified of any child or adult with a communicable disease.
  
  
• A child who has a contagious disease such as measles, mumps, chicken pox, strep throat and Fifth’s Disease may not return until symptom free for 24 hours.
  
  
• If needed, an adhesive bandage may be applied. Please let us know on your registration form or verbally, if your child suffers from allergic reactions to adhesive bandages.
  
  
• In case of medical emergency a trained staff member will administer first aid. The parent or authorized adult will be notified as quickly as possible. If medical attention is required, the staff will call the local ambulance service that will transport the child to a local hospital. Every effort will be made to contact the child’s physician.
  
  
• Please make sure we are aware of any medical problems your child may have. All of our teachers are first aid and CPR trained.
  
  
• Medications: We will give only doctor prescribed medicine to a child and only with written authorization from the parent/legal guardian. The medicine must be in the original container with the prescription on it. The parent/guardian must sign a form giving us permission as well as informing us of the proper times and amounts to administer the medication.
  
  

• Please label all outer clothing and book bags For safety, each child is asked not to wear sandals, dress shoes, western boots or shoe with slick soles that may cause your child to slip or fall.
  
  
• Clothing that is easy to pull up and down for using the bathroom is important to your child as they develop independence. Straps, buttons and fancy closures can be very frustrating to young children.
  
  
• Girls need to wear shorts or tights under their dresses.
  
  
• Children are encouraged to wear play clothes. Daily activities include active and messy play. The children should feel comfortable enough to enjoy themselves without worrying about their clothes.
  
  
• An extra set of clothes should be brought daily in case a change is needed. Please bring seasonally appropriate clothes (shirt, pants, underwear, and socks).
  
  

• Telling the child how well he/she is behaving encourages acceptable behavior. This reinforces a child’s good feelings about him/herself. Asking a child to stop and think about his/her unpleasant behavior enables a child to work on self-control. We talk to the child about acceptable behavior.
  
  
• Redirecting is another form of discipline we use at the center. Redirection is used when the child becomes involved in doing something that is behaviorally unacceptable.
  
  
• If a child is not cooperating in a group situation, the child will be seated by a teacher and reminded of acceptable behavior.
  
  
• Removal from a group for a period of THINK SPACE is the next tactic used for a child who continually demonstrates unacceptable behavior. THINK SPACE is not a punishment, but rather a time when the child may calm down, remember what behavior the teacher is asking for, and decide for him/herself when he/she is ready to join the group with appropriate behavior.
  
  
• Spitting, foul language, hitting, biting, kicking of children or teachers or any unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated. If the behavior is too disruptive on any given day, the parent may be called to pick up their child for the remainder of the day. If behavior problems persist, the parent is asked to a conference to discuss what may be helpful in motivating the child to behave in an acceptable manner. If the behavior does not improve, we reserve the right to dismiss a child from Jack & Jill Preschool/Extended Care until he/she has matured.
  
  

• Socialization skills
• Fine motor skills (cutting, gluing, painting, coloring)
• Large motor skills (games, outdoor play, etc.)
• Listening skills
• Following directions
• Language development ( songs, finger plays, stories, games)
• Introduction to shapes, colors, counting, ABC’s
• Art activities
• Bible stories, prayers, chapel

• Socialization skills
• Introduction to shapes, colors, counting, ABC’s
• Fine motor skills ( cutting, gluing, painting, coloring)
• Large motor skills (games that involve large muscle use and coordination, outdoor play, etc.)
• Art activities
• Language development ( stories, songs, finger plays, games)
• Bible stories, prayers, chapel
• Following directions
• Listening skills

• Introduce reading readiness skills such as letter recognition and sounds of each letter
• Introduce math concepts such as counting 1- 20, number recognition 1-5, more or less, matching numbers 1-5 with the quantities 1-5
• Shape and color recognition
• Name recognition
• Fine motor skills (writing name, cutting, gluing, painting, coloring)
• Gross motor skills (games and activities that involve the use and coordination of the large muscles)
• Socialization skills
• Following directions
• Listening skills
• Language skills (stories, songs, finger plays, games)
• Art activities
• Bible stories, prayers and chapel Kindergarten teachers tell us that the most important skills a child entering Kindergarten can have are socialization skills, listening skills and the ability to follow directions.

• Socialization Skills
• Fine motor skills (cutting, gluing, painting, coloring)
• Gross motor skills (games and activities that involve the use and coordination of the large muscles
• Following directions
• Listening skills
• Language development ( songs finger plays, stories, games)
• Introduction to shapes, colors, counting, ABC’s
• Art activities
• Bible stories, prayers, chapel

• Socialization skills
• Language skills (songs, stories, finger plays, games)
• Following Directions
• Listening skills
• Name recognition
• Shape and color recognition
• Introduce reading readiness skills such as letter recognition, and sounds of each letter
• Introduce math concepts such as counting 1- 20, number recognition 1-5, more and less, matching numbers 1-5 with the quantities 1-5
• Fine motor skills ( cutting, gluing, painting, coloring, writing name)
• Gross motor skills (games and activities that involve the use and coordination of the large muscles)
• Art activities
• Bible stories, prayers, chapel

“Train a child in the way he should go; And when he is old he will not depart from it.”

Proverbs 22:6

Dear Parents,

Welcome to Jack & Jill Preschool/Extended Care! When you come into our school please remember . . . it is a child’s world!

Their Work!

Their Ideas!

Their Fun!

Sometimes a child’s idea of decoration, beauty and good housekeeping does not coincide with adults.

A child’s imagination is great! Children can do wonderful things… paint the wind, dance like a leaf, and find joy and happiness in performing simple tasks. These are abilities that adults may have lost along the way.

Enter and return for a brief visit to the wonderful world of young children. Enjoy their enthusiasm for living and learning!

Remember,

Learning is not a RACE for information;

It is a WALK of DISCOVERY

Thank you,

Jack & Jill Preschool Extended Care Staff